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- March 11, 202610 years ago (2016) •The Rock County Community Library has been closed to patrons over the past month, and during that time the inside of the building received fresh paint, new carpeting and a whole new update. The library will reopen to patrons Monday. “We finally get to share all this work with the community,” said library director Serena Gutnik. “They have been really patient through all…
- March 04, 202610 years ago (2016) •A Luverne High School junior accomplished something no other Cardinal wrestler has in 16 years at the Minnesota State Class AA Wrestling Championships at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul over the weekend. Solomon Nielsen, who placed second at 160 pounds during the Section 3AA Tournament one week earlier, won three consecutive matches before falling in the finals to end…
- February 25, 202610 years ago (2016) •Greg Burger, market president for Minnwest Bank of Luverne, has announced his retirement after 32 years, effective March 31, 2016. Burger began his career with Norwest Bank Luverne in February of 1984 as senior vice president. The bank became Minnwest Bank Luverne in February of 1984 as senior vice president. The bank became Minnwest Bank Luverne in February of 1987 with…
- February 18, 202610 years ago (2016) •Darrell Hoeck has served on the Springwater Township Board for 38 years. He started in 1978 as a clerk at the encouragement of his father, George Hoeck, who served Springwater Township for 25 years. So, it’s fair to say local government leadership is in the Hoeck family roots. “Dad always said we should all take our turn,” said the junior Hoeck, now 75. “And it’s time…
- February 04, 202610 years ago (2016) •Luverne High School celebrated its first Snow Week coronation Wednesday, Jan. 27, naming seniors Hannah Hoogland and Derek Krueger as queen and king respectively. Last week featured special dress-up days and a dance, organized by the student leaders in grades 9-12 and fun winter activities. Teachers selected eight students as Snow Week royalty based on academic success,…
- January 28, 202610 years ago (2016) •The future of the Blue Mounds State Park water recreation hangs in the balance as park officials consider how to address the flood-ravaged dam that was destroyed in 2014. An open meeting next week will allow the public to provide input on alternatives to restoring the site and to learn about issues surrounding the Blue Mounds State Park dam. … “We plan to share our…
- January 21, 202610 years ago (2016) •Paul Tweet, Kenneth, shot a 400-pound female black bear eight years ago in Canada, so what should he do with a 400-pound male he recently shot in northern Minnesota? “I’m still trying to decide, “Tweet said. “I could have a three-quarter mount (head and front legs) of him coming out of a wall, but then we wouldn’t be able to see his girth.” The bear’s girth measured 59…
- January 14, 202610 years ago (2016) •As of Monday, Luverne High School graduate Caitlin Miller has rowed more than 1,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. Miller of Hardwick is competing in the “Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge,” a 90-day, 3,000-mile journey from Island of LaGomera (one of Spain’s Canary Islands just off the coast of Africa) to English Harbor, Antiqua. She and her rowing partner, George…
- January 07, 202610 years ago (2016) •The first baby of the New Year born at Sanford Luverne Hospital is Azalea Grace VanVelduizen, born Jan. 1, weighting 7 pounds, 12 ounces and 20 inches long. She’s pictured with her parents, Melissa Radley and Josh VanVelduizen, both of Luverne, and she joins a 2-year-old sibling, Rome. Azalea’s grandparents are John and Laura Radley and Diane and Todd Elbers, all of Luverne…
- December 30, 202510 years ago (2015) •A white Christmas arrived in Rock County Friday evening, Dec. 25, blanketing the area with roughly 7 inches of fresh snow. Just to be thorough, Mother Nature followed up with another 6.5 inches Monday night into Tuesday morning, prompting a whole new round of cleanup. The combined 13.5 inches in only a few days transformed the area into winter wonderland of snow-laden tree…
- December 23, 202510 years ago (2015) •Mrs. Schomacker’s second grade writers to Santa Dear Santa, I have been good this year by helping Mom. Please bring me a puppy because I like puppies. Love, Noah Abrahamson Dear Santa, I have been good this year by brushing my teeth. Please bring my brother a Thomas set because he really likes Thomas. Love, Jaydon Johnson Dear Santa, I have been good this year…
- December 17, 202510 years ago (2015) •Mrs. Louwagie’s second grade writers to Santa Dear Santa, I have been good this year by helping my mom clean the house. Please bring my mom a car because she needs one. Love, Madeline Thomas Dear Santa, I have been good this year by helping my mom cook. Please bring my mom a locket with my picture in it so she can remember me when I’m at school. Love, Scarlett Xion…
- December 09, 202510 years ago (2015) •Mrs. Bergan’s second grade writers to Santa Dear Santa, I have been good this year by feeding Harly and Laisy. Please bring my mom a necklace because I love her. Love, Zander Fountain Dear Santa, I have been good this year by feeding our guinea pig. Please bring Emery a play set because I think she will like it. Love, Jude Hoven Dear Santa, I have been good…
- December 03, 202510 years ago (2015) •Mrs. Rofshus’ second grade writers to Santa Dear Santa, This year I have been really good by being a nice girl. Please bring me an Anna dress (from “Frozen”) because I will look so pretty. Love, Kate Rolling Dear Santa, I have been good this year by helping with my brother. Please bring my brother a new Lego set and a new skid loader because we want to help him.…
- November 25, 202510 years ago (2015) •The Good Samaritan Society in Luverne opened its doors Thursday, Nov. 12, to the public and to the potential employees during a three-hour open house of its campus. Besides a closer look at the Society’s independent and assisted living facilities (The Oaks and Poplar Creek), visitors received a guided tour of the Mary Jane Brown Home’s newly renovated west wing. Cost of…
- November 19, 202510 years ago (2015) •Ron McClure will be remembered in Rock County for his kind demeanor and compassion for humanity, especially during his years wearing a badge. McClure worked 33 years in law enforcement, 25 years in Rock County and 12 of those as sheriff in the county he grew up in. “I loved my job. I loved helping people,” McClure told the Star Herald in a Jan. 20, 2003, story about his…
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